University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Adolescent Haematologist (Transplant & Cellular Therapy)
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Consultant Non-Malignant Adolescent Haematologist with an Interest in Transplant and Cellular Therapies
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Haematologist to join the Children and Young People’s Cancer Service (CYPCS) and the adult transplant team. This role offers a unique opportunity to specialise in the care of teenagers and young adults with non-malignant blood disorders, including haemoglobinopathies and immunodeficiency.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), CAR T-cell therapies, and emerging gene-editing treatments for adult patients with sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent thalassaemia. They will work closely with the existing team of six adolescent haematologists within CYPCS, collaborating across adolescent and adult services to provide high-quality, integrated care.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the delivery of allogeneic HSCT, CAR T-cell therapies, and emerging gene-editing treatments.
- Work closely with the existing team of adolescent haematologists within CYPCS.
- Collaborate across adolescent and adult services to provide integrated care.
- Undertake clinical responsibilities within the CYPCS haematology service and the adult bone marrow transplant (BMT) service.
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- Play a key role in delivering allogeneic transplant and gene-editing therapies.
- Work with patients with sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent thalassaemia, and inborn errors of immunity.
- Contribute to a dynamic service spanning red cell, adolescent transplant, BMT, and diagnostic clinics.
- Work with national, Haemoglobinopathy coordinating centre, Great Ormond Street, Inborn errors of immunity, and local multidisciplinary teams.
- Identify suitable patients, secure approvals, and guide patients through assessment and work-up.
Working Hours
- Average of two to three clinics per week, including adult BMT follow-up, new patient consent, red cell therapy, adolescent BMT, and non-malignant diagnostic clinics.
- On-call duties: four weeks per year for adolescent haematology and four weeks per year on the adult HSCT and CAR-T attending rota, within an 8 Programmed Activity job plan based at UCLH sites.
Development Opportunities
- Supported to develop a specialist interest in immunodeficiency and cutting-edge therapies for red cell disorders.
- Distinctive opportunity to shape care in an evolving field.
About UCLH
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, throughout the United Kingdom, and overseas.
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Services Provided
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
Specialties
- Dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses.
- Specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral disease.
- World-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.
Commitment to Sustainability
- Committed to sustainability and pledged to become a carbon net zero health service.
- Ambitious target of net zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Pat Isaacs
- Job title: Assistant General Manager
- Email address: pat.isaacs1@nhs.net
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